Dealers internet or dealer dilemma

Type S Bournemouth · 5th November 2006, 17:22

I went to my local Honda dealer today and they have said they would get to within £300 of the Drivethedeal price. Which i think is pretty good for a dealer i think?? They were very friendly and let me test drive the car for an hour by myself. I am thinking maybe it would be best to pay the extra £300 but knowing that im getting the car from a local dealer instead of from somewhere anywhere in the country.

My only problem is that they would only do it on condition that i order a colour that they can get hold of this year. Which is vivid blue or blueish silver. Im not keen on blueish silver but i have to say i do like the vivid blue but would have liked to see the bronze pearl. But then if i get the vivid blue i will get the car pretty quickly as long as they stick to there word!!!

Just wondering what others would do? Save £300 but get it off the net from a reputable company or pay the extra £300 but know where your getting it from etc etc etc.

Gweneira · 5th November 2006, 17:50

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Originally Posted by Type S Bournemouth

I went to my local Honda dealer today and they have said they would get to within £300 of the Drivethedeal price. Which i think is pretty good for a dealer i think?? They were very friendly and let me test drive the car for an hour by myself. I am thinking maybe it would be best to pay the extra £300 but knowing that im getting the car from a local dealer instead of from somewhere anywhere in the country.

My only problem is that they would only do it on condition that i order a colour that they can get hold of this year. Which is vivid blue or blueish silver. Im not keen on blueish silver but i have to say i do like the vivid blue but would have liked to see the bronze pearl. But then if i get the vivid blue i will get the car pretty quickly as long as they stick to there word!!!

Just wondering what others would do? Save £300 but get it off the net from a reputable company or pay the extra £300 but know where your getting it from etc etc etc.

Ohhh, what a dilemma, being aka Trinny, I would have to say, go for the colour you want

I'm sure suzannah would agree

sarahjo · 5th November 2006, 17:52

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Originally Posted by Gweneira

Ohhh, what a dilemma, being aka Trinny, I would have to say, go for the colour you want

I'm sure suzannah would agree

Yep Trinny....your thoughts were correct...go for the colour you want....the vivid blue is soooooo lovely

Type S Bournemouth · 5th November 2006, 17:59

well i wanted to see the bronze pearl but im sat here staring at the photos of the vivid blue type s that basegreen posted and im starting to really like it. Would keep my misses happy as well. lol

Gweneira · 5th November 2006, 18:05

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Originally Posted by Type S Bournemouth

well i wanted to see the bronze pearl but im sat here staring at the photos of the vivid blue type s that basegreen posted and im starting to really like it. Would keep my misses happy as well. lol

Lol, well it is always a wise move to keep the misses happy

candle · 5th November 2006, 19:13

Don't know if this helps or not but I am guessing your local dealer is Horizon if your in Bournemouth. I had an older civic for 5 years supplied new by them and I could not fault them for after-sales service, that was a few years ago now as I changed jobs and have had a Megane for the last few years. I am hoping they are still as good as fingers crossed the boss is going to ok a civic for me early next year and Horizon will be my 1st choice and I would pay the £300 extra for peace of mind.

basegreen · 5th November 2006, 19:14

You can still use Horizon for after-care!

Jobo · 5th November 2006, 19:20

I would go with the internet, get the colour you want and use the dealer for after care. I have no loyalty towards some dealers!

Type S Bournemouth · 5th November 2006, 19:34

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Originally Posted by candle

Don't know if this helps or not but I am guessing your local dealer is Horizon if your in Bournemouth. I had an older civic for 5 years supplied new by them and I could not fault them for after-sales service, that was a few years ago now as I changed jobs and have had a Megane for the last few years. I am hoping they are still as good as fingers crossed the boss is going to ok a civic for me early next year and Horizon will be my 1st choice and I would pay the £300 extra for peace of mind.

Yes it is Horizon. Well they were pretty helpful today and were very happy to let me take there car out for a test drive for an hour etc.

My parents bought a car from them and had very good service. So ive pretty much made my mind up to go with them and have the peace of mind. Also i feel should i get any probs then it will be easier taking it back to the place that supplied it.

Type S Bournemouth · 5th November 2006, 19:38

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Originally Posted by Jobo

I would go with the internet, get the colour you want and use the dealer for after care. I have no loyalty towards some dealers!

Yeah but getting it through drivethedeal im getting it from some dealer anywhere in the country which i will not know if are any good or not.

I would rather buy it from a place i can actually go and visit and chat to the people there.

At the end of the day im paying serious money so an extra £300 for that peace of mind is not really an issue.

I do like that vivid blue alot and is one of the colours i wanted. Its just that i would have liked to see one in deep bronze. But im sure i will be delighted with the blue and will be easier to keep clean as well.

Andrea · 5th November 2006, 21:25

The bronze is a gorgeous colour mate, i would seriously try to haggle a bit more, i got the dealer to drop 2k off the deposit they wanted!!! if they want you to buy that car they will do whatever it takes!! you say you are happy with the blue but are you just saying that to convince yourself so get the car asap? might be worth hanging on to try and get a better deal for the colour you want.

TTDegs · 5th November 2006, 23:47

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Originally Posted by Type S Bournemouth

Would keep my misses happy as well. lol

this in itself has got be to be worth £300

when do they need to know by?
Have you got time to track down a Bronze S in the flesh, just to put your mind at rest?

It would be gutting to get yours, then see one next day and kick yourself...

But on the other hand, you may well see it, and prefer the Blue anyway

choices choices...

Type S Bournemouth · 5th November 2006, 23:56

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Originally Posted by TTDegs

this in itself has got be to be worth £300

when do they need to know by?
Have you got time to track down a Bronze S in the flesh, just to put your mind at rest?

It would be gutting to get yours, then see one next day and kick yourself...

But on the other hand, you may well see it, and prefer the Blue anyway

choices choices...

They are saying they want to know by tomorrow morning but i feel that is just a blag to try and force me into saying yes before going off somewhere else. The only place i know that has a bronze one is a dealer in Cambridge.

I dont feel i should be forced into having to rush my decision and maybe kick myself at a later date. I might tell them if they want my business then there going to have to wait a couple of weeks. Im sure it wont make any difference to them and they were saying how there desperate to get as many cars sold before christmas. the usual story.

But the problem is they dont have a bronze pearl one in before xmas but to be honest if another dealer offers the same deal then they will get the business.

basegreen · 6th November 2006, 07:53

Speak to Mistyn on here - see if she will match the price for the one in the showroom in Cambridge - I've seen it and it looks ace

Accord Type R · 6th November 2006, 11:47

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Originally Posted by Type S Bournemouth

I went to my local Honda dealer today and they have said they would get to within £300 of the Drivethedeal price. Which i think is pretty good for a dealer i think?? They were very friendly and let me test drive the car for an hour by myself. I am thinking maybe it would be best to pay the extra £300 but knowing that im getting the car from a local dealer instead of from somewhere anywhere in the country.

My only problem is that they would only do it on condition that i order a colour that they can get hold of this year. Which is vivid blue or blueish silver. Im not keen on blueish silver but i have to say i do like the vivid blue but would have liked to see the bronze pearl. But then if i get the vivid blue i will get the car pretty quickly as long as they stick to there word!!!

Just wondering what others would do? Save £300 but get it off the net from a reputable company or pay the extra £300 but know where your getting it from etc etc etc.

If you buy from your local dealer you pay £300 more but it's from your local Honda dealer. If you buy from drivethedeal you save £300 yet STILL get it from a Honda dealer - it's just that it's not local to you.

I don't see your problem here - do you want to save £300 or not?

Whatever dealer you buy from, it's still an authorised Honda dealer, just like when you service your car at ANY Honda dealer or have warranty work done at ANY Honda dealer, it's still an authorised Honda dealer, so you have the same come backs if anything is not correct.

It is more convenient to buy from your local dealer but that is all! Is that worth £300?

mistyn · 6th November 2006, 12:10

Nice to hear from you earlier, i do understand your dilema, however, pop in next week as discussed and see the bronze pearl. I also have the Vivid Blue 1.8 here which was lent to Basegreen, and I have a 1.4 in Blueish Silver, we can line them all up for you this should help your dilema.

Type S Bournemouth · 6th November 2006, 16:12

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Originally Posted by mistyn

Nice to hear from you earlier, i do understand your dilema, however, pop in next week as discussed and see the bronze pearl. I also have the Vivid Blue 1.8 here which was lent to Basegreen, and I have a 1.4 in Blueish Silver, we can line them all up for you this should help your dilema.

Yes i will do for sure. i know i dont want the blueish silver colour. So its down to the Vivid Blue, Bronze Pearl or maybe still Nighthawk black.

mistyn · 6th November 2006, 16:16

What, now you're adding the NHB into it, oh my god, I will end up having all our Civic stock in a line for you to inspect.. only joking, looking forward to seeing your reaction to the Bronze Pearl.

terry · 6th November 2006, 21:46

You have a bronze pearl? Where? (I did ask if you were around yesterday!).
Yesterday there was a red 5door and (what I thought was) a black 3door in the showroom, with the blue "basegreen tested" 3door outside.
Maybe the lighting in the showroom doesn't show the bronze at its best?

I personally like the style and flexibility of the 5 door better, however the seats in the 3door are nicer.

Terry

Andrea · 6th November 2006, 21:57

i would highly recommend a gander at the bronze, it is a stunning colour and suits the trims alot better than the blue.

5th November 2006, 17:22	#1 (permalink)
Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 977 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	internet or dealer dilemma I went to my local Honda dealer today and they have said they would get to within £300 of the Drivethedeal price. Which i think is pretty good for a dealer i think?? They were very friendly and let me test drive the car for an hour by myself. I am thinking maybe it would be best to pay the extra £300 but knowing that im getting the car from a local dealer instead of from somewhere anywhere in the country. My only problem is that they would only do it on condition that i order a colour that they can get hold of this year. Which is vivid blue or blueish silver. Im not keen on blueish silver but i have to say i do like the vivid blue but would have liked to see the bronze pearl. But then if i get the vivid blue i will get the car pretty quickly as long as they stick to there word!!! Just wondering what others would do? Save £300 but get it off the net from a reputable company or pay the extra £300 but know where your getting it from etc etc etc.

5th November 2006, 19:13	#6 (permalink)
candle Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 18th September 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Dealer Don't know if this helps or not but I am guessing your local dealer is Horizon if your in Bournemouth. I had an older civic for 5 years supplied new by them and I could not fault them for after-sales service, that was a few years ago now as I changed jobs and have had a Megane for the last few years. I am hoping they are still as good as fingers crossed the boss is going to ok a civic for me early next year and Horizon will be my 1st choice and I would pay the £300 extra for peace of mind.

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Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 977 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	well i wanted to see the bronze pearl but im sat here staring at the photos of the vivid blue type s that basegreen posted and im starting to really like it. Would keep my misses happy as well. lol

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Jobo Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: UK Posts: 683 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would go with the internet, get the colour you want and use the dealer for after care. I have no loyalty towards some dealers!

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Andrea Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: Lynemouth, Northumberland Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The bronze is a gorgeous colour mate, i would seriously try to haggle a bit more, i got the dealer to drop 2k off the deposit they wanted!!! if they want you to buy that car they will do whatever it takes!! you say you are happy with the blue but are you just saying that to convince yourself so get the car asap? might be worth hanging on to try and get a better deal for the colour you want.

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,896 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Speak to Mistyn on here - see if she will match the price for the one in the showroom in Cambridge - I've seen it and it looks ace

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mistyn John Banks Honda Valve Cap Join Date: 26th October 2006 Location: abington pigotts, herts Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nice to hear from you earlier, i do understand your dilema, however, pop in next week as discussed and see the bronze pearl. I also have the Vivid Blue 1.8 here which was lent to Basegreen, and I have a 1.4 in Blueish Silver, we can line them all up for you this should help your dilema.

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mistyn John Banks Honda Valve Cap Join Date: 26th October 2006 Location: abington pigotts, herts Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	What, now you're adding the NHB into it, oh my god, I will end up having all our Civic stock in a line for you to inspect.. only joking, looking forward to seeing your reaction to the Bronze Pearl.

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terry Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th September 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 333 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	You have a bronze pearl? Where? (I did ask if you were around yesterday!). Yesterday there was a red 5door and (what I thought was) a black 3door in the showroom, with the blue "basegreen tested" 3door outside. Maybe the lighting in the showroom doesn't show the bronze at its best? I personally like the style and flexibility of the 5 door better, however the seats in the 3door are nicer. Terry

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Andrea Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: Lynemouth, Northumberland Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i would highly recommend a gander at the bronze, it is a stunning colour and suits the trims alot better than the blue.